Black Shark
Dalatias licha
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Dalatias licha
Other names
Kitefin Shark, Seal Shark
Size
Up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Weight
Up to 8 kg (17 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep ocean waters on the outer continental shelf & slopes throughout the water column but mainly on the bottom
Depth Range
40 - 1,800 m (131 - 5,905 ft)
